Explore Paradise local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Butte County.
At a glance: Paradise is an incorporated city in Butte County. Population: 10,581 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 8,272 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Paradise occupies a wooded ridge above the Sacramento Valley between the Butte Creek and Feather River drainages. The Terry Ashe Recreation Center and Paradise Community Park provide community gathering places. Recreation services involve the Paradise Recreation and Park District, a separate local agency. Paradise is an incorporated town in Butte County. Paradise incorporated on November 27, 1979.
No. Paradise town government and the Paradise Recreation and Park District are separate public bodies.
Contact the Town of Paradise's permitting staff for requirements applying to your property.
Butte County Elections maintains voter registration.
8,272 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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